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The Internet of Things in Peru
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The Internet of things “IoT” is the network of a variety of devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators and network connectivity which enable these objects to connect, exchange data and automate certain daily routines in all segments...
NASA monitors and analyzes the extreme rainfalls in Peru
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For weeks Peru suffers from unusual heavy rains, flooding and mudslides caused by an El Niño-like condition off the Peruvian coast with extreme warm ocean waters while elsewhere in the central and east central Pacific sea surface temperatures are about average.
Increase of cyber-attacks in Peru
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It is increasingly common to find fake websites, social network pages from recognized brands and Peruvian banking institutions. The well elaborated mock-up pages offer special discounts or campaigns with no other purpose than to fool the users in realizing purchases or transactions by providing t...
Fight against the use of illegal cellular phones in Peru
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The Peruvian Ministry of Interior announced in a press release the implementation of a new system to tackle the widespread use of stolen or illegally manipulated cellphones in the country. Peru is renowned for a flourishing “second hand” market of stolen devices.
Prepaid cellphones only sold in Peru after biometric identification
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Osiptel, the Peruvian agency that regulates and supervises the telecommunication market in the country, announced today that starting from January the 2nd, 2017 cellphone operators in Peru are only allowed to activate prepaid cell phone numbers after verifying the identity of their customers with...
Facebook presents a visionary interactive exhibition at APEC 2016
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"As innovation is one of the central themes of the APEC Summit this week, we are realizing an interactive exhibition in Lima presenting some of our most ambitious projects", Facebook announced in a statement earlier this week. As part of the Innovation Lab project organized by Facebook, the expos...
MasGamers Tech Festival X
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Peruvian gamers pay attention: MasGamers Tech Festival is back in Lima with three days full of entertainment, adrenaline, passion, competitions, latest news and novelties for all PC and console gamers. And to make this event even more interesting Enji Night, famous Hungarian cosplayer, and Dendi,...
The first images of the Peruvian Satellite
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On the 16. September this year the first Peruvian Satellite was launched by the Peruvian Space Agency CONIDA from Kourou.
Chapa Taxi - 100% Peruvian “Taxi App”
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Chapa Taxi is the first Peruvian taxi ordering application and the company behind the development has set its goal to be the most economical and safest option in the market.
Lima Metro service disruption
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A mechanical failure caused a Lima Metro train to get stranded at the Atocongo bridge and about 1,000 passengers were stuck in the cabin for over an hour.